women build program
About Women Build
Since 1992, Habitat MidOhio Women Build volunteers from all walks of life have come together to address the housing crisis faced by our community. Our Women Build program provides the opportunity for volunteers to learn construction skills while also building homes and communities.
- Women Build is not about excluding men; it’s about including everyone in a field that has been traditionally male-dominated.
- Some volunteers may not feel comfortable on a traditional construction site, but in the inclusive environment of a Women Build site, they are encouraged to learn new skills.
- While Habitat has opportunities for everyone, this build is open and welcome to all women, genderqueer, and nonbinary volunteers.
Want to get the Women Build Newsletter? Join our mailing list and select "Women Build Newsletter" to subscribe! Be sure to check out the Habitat for Humanity - MidOhio Women Build Facebook page.
Volunteer Information
Are you ready to build with us? For questions or to be added to the interest list, please contact volunteers@HabitatMidOhio.org. To sign up for shifts, click the button below!
Project Updates: Women Build #18 started construction in early March 2025 and was dedicated to the family in June 2025. Stay tuned for updates on Women Build #19! Reach out here to be added to the interest list for the next project.
Honoring Alison Harris
Alison Harris embodied the heart of Habitat for Humanity MidOhio. A proud member of our Women Build crew, Alison dedicated more than 1,600 volunteer hours since 2018—swinging hammers, organizing projects, and inspiring others to pick up a tool and join in.
Even through her battle with cancer, Alison’s passion for building community never wavered. Her teammates recall a Habitat hardhat resting on her hospice nightstand—a symbol of her unwavering love for this mission.
To celebrate her remarkable legacy, Habitat MidOhio has established the Women Build Fund in Honor of Alison Harris. This fund ensures that generations of women will continue to build homes, confidence, and community in her name.
Together, we honor Alison’s belief that women can build—not just houses, but courage, connection, and hope.
